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Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Clarity for Providers on the February 16 Changes to Notice of Privacy Practices Requirements

Unless your medical practice “creates or maintains” substance use disorder (SUD) records covered by federal law (42 CFR Part 2), you can ignore the barrage of panic-inducing emails you have been receiving informing you that...more

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Understanding the Impact of the Vacated HIPAA Privacy Rule on Reproductive Healthcare

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Reproductive health privacy rule vacated. On June 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas vacated the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy Final Rule (Privacy Rule)....more

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FCC’s January Actions Intensify National Security and Foreign Ownership Oversight

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The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) closed January with multiple actions that collectively increase transparency around foreign ownership and toughen national security-oriented compliance expectations—developments...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Understanding New York’s New Price-Gouging Rules: Implications for Businesses and Compliance Requirements

On Jan. 28, 2026, the New York Attorney General finalized six rules and issued one new proposed rule to address excessive price increases during emergencies. New York’s price- gouging law, General Business Law § 396‑r,...more

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx

The No Surprises Act: Key Developments to Watch in 2026

As the No Surprises Act (NSA) enters 2026, federal agencies are expected to focus on three key issues: finalizing delayed rulemaking, issuing guidance to address operational challenges in the Independent Dispute Resolution...more

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Policy Week in Review – February 6, 2026

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DOL Announces Minimum Wage Rate Change for Federal Contractors The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued a notice setting a new minimum wage rate of $13.65 per hour for workers performing work on or in...more

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UPDATED: Keep Your FRN Information Up to Date

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As we flagged on February 6, new rules took effect on February 5, 2026, requiring any entity or individual with an FCC Registration Number (FRN) to update their FRN contact information in the FCC’s Commission Registration...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK’s FCA Issues Final Guidance on Non-Financial Misconduct: How Firms Can Prepare

In December 2025, the FCA published its final Policy Statement and guidance (Final Guidance) on the treatment of non-financial misconduct (NFM) under the Code of Conduct (COCON) and the Fit and Proper (FIT) regime, with...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement Winter Training Conference Recap

On January 14, the Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (the “Coalition”) held its Winter Training Conference (formerly known as the Fall Training Conference during non-shutdown times). The General Services...more

A&O Shearman

UK FCA Dear CEO Letter And Joint Statement With SRA On Duplicate Motor finance Representation

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority has issued a Dear CEO Letter to claims management firms and law firms regarding motor finance complaints, specifically where more than one professional representative (PR) is appointed for...more

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FDIC Rescinds Enhanced Digital Signage Requirements

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In January 2026, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) revised its digital-signage requirements, relaxing the guidelines that dictate where and how FDIC-insured labeling must appear online....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New Jersey AG Announces Comprehensive Disparate Impact Rules

On December 17, 2025, the New Jersey Attorney General announced that the Division on Civil Rights adopted new rules clarifying disparate impact discrimination liability under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. The...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

CFTC Extends Compliance Deadline For Amended Large Trader Reporting Requirements

On January 27, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued No-Action Letter No. 26-02 (No Action Letter), granting conditional relief from the compliance deadline for the CFTC’s 2024 amendments to Part 17 of...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Trending in Telehealth: January 2026

Trending in Telehealth highlights monthly state legislative and regulatory developments that impact healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists, and technology companies that deliver and...more

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UPDATE on the H-1B Selection System for FY 2027 Registration Season

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The following information updates the initial alert distributed on January 13, 2026. USCIS has provided additional information regarding the timing of the H-1B cap lottery for the FY 2027 registration season....more

Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak

New Federal Rule Removes Civil Service Protections for High-Ranking Career Employees in Policy Roles

The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced that it finalized a new rule establishing a new category of federal employee, designated “Schedule Policy/Career,” for high-ranking career employees in confidential,...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

CMS indefinitely suspends submission of SNF Attachment for Medicare enrollment

Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have long been required to report ownership and managerial control information to Medicare. Those disclosure obligations have been substantially broadened with the introduction of the...more

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FCC Requires Disclosure of Foreign Adversaries’ Interests in Entities With FCC Licenses or Authorizations

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On January 29, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a decision on control of FCC-regulated businesses by “foreign adversaries.” Under these rules, nearly every entity that is subject to FCC regulation...more

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Establishing OPPS payment for IPO procedures: Challenges and methodological considerations

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently finalized a policy to eliminate the inpatient only (IPO) list over a three-year period beginning in 2026, creating an immediate need to assign ambulatory payment...more

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USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Registration Period for FY 2027

On January 30, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the initial registration period for the 2027 H-1B cap lottery. The registration period will open at noon (ET) on March 4, 2026, and will close...more

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New and (Not) Improved: Changes for the FY2027 H-1B Cap Registration Season

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February 05, 2026|Client Alerts By Meredith Doll USCIS has confirmed that the FY27 H-1B Cap registration period will run from 12pm EST on March 4, 2026 until 12pm EST on March 19, 2026. Employers will pay a fee of $215 per...more

Poyner Spruill LLP

H-1B Lottery for FY2027 Opens March 4, 2026

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The H-1B Lottery for FY2027 opens at 12:00 pm EST on March 4, 2026, and will run through 12:00 pm EST on March 19, 2026. The fee for submitting an H-1B Lottery Registration is $215 per entry....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FDIC Finalizes New Official Digital Signage and Advertising Rule, With Some Changes

The FDIC published its final rule updating and easing the requirements for FDIC official digital signage and advertising FDIC deposit insurance status under 12 CFR Part 328. The final rule eliminates prescriptive formatting...more

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US Treasury Issues Final and Proposed Regulations Under Section 892 Affecting Foreign Government Investors

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The US Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued final regulations and new proposed regulations under Section 892 of the Code,1 significantly clarifying when foreign governments and their...more

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New device QMSR includes significant changes for combination products

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The new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) that became effective on February 2, 2026, includes significant changes in the regulatory framework for combination drug-device and biologic-device products, especially...more

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